difficulty level

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlti ˈlevəl/]
nounpl: difficulty levels
nível de dificuldade
1. The degree or extent to which something is hard to accomplish, understand, or deal with
This video game has five difficulty levels ranging from easy to expert.
Este videogame tem cinco níveis de dificuldade variando de fácil a especialista.
2. A classification or rating system that indicates how challenging a task, course, or activity is
The difficulty level of the hiking trail is marked as moderate.
O nível de dificuldade da trilha de caminhada é marcado como moderado.
3. The amount of effort or skill required to complete something successfully
Students can choose assignments based on their preferred difficulty level.
Os alunos podem escolher tarefas com base no seu nível de dificuldade preferido.
The term 'difficulty level' is widely used in Brazilian and American popular culture, particularly in video gaming, fitness programs (like CrossFit), educational platforms, and streaming content. In Brazil, it's common to see difficulty levels labeled as 'Fácil,' 'Normal,' 'Difícil,' and 'Impossível' in games. The phrase has become standardized across digital platforms and educational contexts globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
difficulty ratinglevel of difficultydegree of difficultycomplexity levelchallenge level
Antonyms / Antônimos
easesimplicity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nível de dificuldade
Standard usage across Brazil, commonly used in gaming, education, and fitness contexts
Portugal
nível de dificuldade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also sometimes 'grau de dificuldade'
Brazil (informal)
nível
Shortened casual version, especially in gaming communities

Related Words

challengingeasymoderatehardcomplexaccessibleskill level

Related Idioms & Phrases

adjust the difficulty level - fazer ajustes no nível de dificuldade
ramp up the difficulty - aumentar o nível de dificuldade
on hard difficulty - em dificuldade difícil/no modo difícil
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